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Check Point Harmony Mobile vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.2
Check Point Harmony Mobile enhances security and productivity with seamless integration, reducing incidents and improving resilience without high costs.
Sentiment score
5.7
Fortinet FortiClient improved productivity, enabled better remote work, reduced costs, and enhanced security despite some unused features.
It reduced the cost of data breaches.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Incidents have dropped by around 15% since we started using Check Point Harmony Mobile.
Senior Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Our ROI with Harmony Mobile has been strong, we have prevented multiple phishing and malware incidents in mobile devices saving time, potential breaches, and compliance-related costs.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
The VPN performance has a substantial impact on our remote workforce.
Technology Consultant at 1ware
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Check Point Harmony Mobile's support is praised for quick, knowledgeable assistance, while the software's user-friendliness minimizes support reliance.
Sentiment score
6.7
Fortinet FortiClient's support is praised for responsiveness but criticized for inconsistency and delayed responses compared to competitors.
Their team is responsive, knowledgeable and proactive in resolving issues and providing guidance.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
The support for Check Point Harmony Mobile was excellent, both for technical support and other aspects.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Customer support for Check Point Harmony Mobile is very great.
IT at a security firm with 51-200 employees
They initiate the troubleshooting process quickly and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Medical Coder at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
In 99% of cases, we do not have to do configurations on our own as they are normally handled by their service providers.
Director at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
They provide very good support, and an issue I had was resolved quickly over the phone.
Head IT at Burraq Cyber Security Solutions
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Check Point Harmony Mobile is highly scalable and integrates seamlessly, supporting diverse organizational sizes without performance issues.
Sentiment score
7.2
Fortinet FortiClient is scalable, suitable for small to large enterprises, but reviews on ease of scaling are mixed.
Check Point Harmony Mobile is scalable and can be integrated with our existing security infrastructure.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Harmony mobile scales easily with growing device fleets making it well suited for both small teams and large enterprises.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Check Point Harmony Mobile's scalability is good, and I have been able to add more users or devices easily as my organization has grown.
Senior Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
We normally take into consideration while installing the product that it can scale up to approximately 20%, but not more than that.
Director at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
Most of our clients are using the free version rather than the paid version due to the high range of maximum users available for the free version.
Senior Technical Manager at Flexaccel
I hope Fortinet will start an insider developer program where professionals can provide feedback on new releases to ensure improvements.
Head IT at Burraq Cyber Security Solutions
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Check Point Harmony Mobile offers reliable, high-performance security with excellent stability and efficiency on both Android and Apple devices.
Sentiment score
7.9
Fortinet FortiClient is highly stable, with minor issues mostly network-related, and users frequently rate it nine or ten.
Harmony mobile has proven to be highly stable in our environment with consistent performance and no major downtime or crashes.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Check Point Harmony Mobile is absolutely stable with no downtime, and it is working excellently.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Check Point Harmony Mobile is very stable.
Support at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Its stability level is excellent.
IT Manager at CNE
I normally get a call within 15-20 minutes after logging a complaint.
Director at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
Fortinet FortiClient is a stable product with no glitches or latency issues.
Senior Technical Manager at Flexaccel
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point Harmony Mobile needs interface improvements, better integration, cost structure enhancements, and customizable features for diverse user environments.
Fortinet FortiClient needs improved management, simplicity, features, compatibility, pricing, connectivity, scalability, authentication, and better support across OS.
Granular admin roles would help, as adding more flexible role-based access control within the Infinity Portal would help large teams delegate responsibilities without overexposing sensitive settings and data.
Support at a security firm with 51-200 employees
While it is worth the investment given the increased security and improved user experience, it is definitely a significant expense.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Check Point Harmony Mobile is strong but could improve in reducing alert fatigue, sometimes we get too many notifications which can overwhelm users and IT staff.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
FortiClient needs improvement in restricting user information and ensuring more secure customer data to better protect source code and reduce the risk of security breaches.
Head IT at Burraq Cyber Security Solutions
There are advanced features like Zero Trust that I currently do not use but could be beneficial for security.
Senior Manager Tech Compliance at Qenta Inc.
Fortinet frequently releases updates without thorough testing.
Medical Coder at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Check Point Harmony Mobile is seen as costly for mid-size installations but competitive for larger, scalable deployments with support.
Fortinet FortiClient is cost-effective for basic VPNs, with competitive licensing for advanced features despite recent price increases.
It is a significant expense, but it is worth the investment given the increased security and improved user experience.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Harmony Mobile's pricing is per device and generally affordable especially when bundled with other harmony solutions.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
The pricing for Check Point Harmony Mobile was higher than expected, but the setup cost and other aspects were a good experience.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
FortiClient is a value-for-money product and is not considered expensive compared to similar products on the market.
Global Head of IT Infrastructure at EPL Americas
Justifying the price to clients can be difficult.
Head IT at Burraq Cyber Security Solutions
FortiClient is included in a package with the UTM features, so there is no separate cost for it.
Senior Manager Tech Compliance at Qenta Inc.
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Harmony Mobile provides robust threat management with real-time detection, easy deployment, and seamless integration for enhanced mobile protection.
Fortinet FortiClient provides cost-effective, comprehensive security with seamless integration, advanced features, and ease of deployment and management.
Check Point Harmony Mobile's advanced threat prevention capabilities have been very effective in blocking these threats.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Network protection especially against unsafe wifi has been crucial for securing remote work.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Check Point Harmony Mobile has positively impacted my organization by saving time and providing better security.
Senior Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its high security level.
Head IT at Burraq Cyber Security Solutions
We appreciate its VPN capabilities and the features that offer extra security functionalities like antivirus and malware scanning.
Infrastructure Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
I strongly recommend this solution, especially for Fortinet customers who use FortiGate or other Fortinet products, as they can easily integrate these features and exchange information seamlessly.
Technology Consultant at 1ware
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Harmony Mobile
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Threat Defense (1st)
Fortinet FortiClient
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (12th), Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

Check Point Harmony Mobile and Fortinet FortiClient aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Check Point Harmony Mobile is designed for Mobile Threat Defense and holds a mindshare of 10.3%, down 14.8% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiClient, on the other hand, focuses on Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), holds 1.7% mindshare, down 2.2% since last year.
Mobile Threat Defense Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Check Point Harmony Mobile10.3%
Zimperium26.6%
Lookout20.7%
Other42.39999999999999%
Mobile Threat Defense
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiClient1.7%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint8.1%
CrowdStrike Falcon7.0%
Other83.2%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

RL
TI at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Unified across devices and mobile threats are automatically blocked before damage occurs
The best feature of Check Point Harmony Mobile is the Mobile Threat Defense because it detects and blocks phishing attempts, malicious apps, man-in-the-middle attacks, and device exploits, which is especially critical in BYOD and remote work environments. The Mobile Threat Defense feature in Check Point Harmony Mobile has been very effective, especially in catching threats that target employees outside of traditional email channels. For example, there was a smishing attempt where a user received a text message with links disguised as package delivery updates. Check Point Harmony Mobile analyzed the link in real-time, flagged it as malicious, and blocked access before anyone could enter credentials, which prevented what could have been a widespread credential harvesting attack. Device Management and Remote Work Support are two additional aspects of Check Point Harmony Mobile that are especially valued. Device Management continuously checks device posture, including things like OS version, patch level, and whether a device is jailbroken or rooted. Remote Work Support allows employees to securely access email, collaboration tools, and files from anywhere without worrying about phishing links, malicious apps, and unsafe Wi-Fi networks. Check Point Harmony Mobile has positively impacted the organization, especially with phishing protections, as SMS or messaging-based phishing attempts are now blocked before users can click, preventing credential theft. Measurable outcomes since deploying Check Point Harmony Mobile highlight its impact on both security and compliance. Mobile-related security incidents have dropped by approximately 40 to 50 percent compared to before deployment.
KL
Senior Technical Manager at Flexaccel
Remote access has become seamless and secure while deployment remains simple for our users
Performance could be improved today. People are now moving toward SASE, which stands for Secure Access, Secure Edge Solution. Fortinet also has that offering, which would be easier since it operates through the cloud, acting as a first line of defense. When the user connects to the internet, they connect to the cloud first for posture assessment and monitoring before connecting to the outside world. The impact is significant because nowadays people are adopting SASE. During COVID time, many users were trying to connect back to their office, causing the performance or CPU utilization of the firewall to increase tremendously, which slowed down performance. I have not worked with endpoint telemetry in Fortinet FortiClient that could have been helpful for threat mitigation.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Security Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Harmony Mobile?
The most valuable features of the solution are threat emulation, threat extraction, URL detection, antimalware, antivirus, and IPS.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Harmony Mobile?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Harmony Mobile is that pricing can be a little bit lower, which would be good because other antivirus solutions are significant...
What needs improvement with Check Point Harmony Mobile?
While Check Point Harmony Mobile is a strong solution, there are a few areas where improvement could make it even more effective and user-friendly, such as more granular policy controls.
How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
Fortinet FortiClient is a feature-rich solution that is easy to use and deploy without sacrificing safety and security. It has a very fast connection rate and has a built-in VPN. With this solution...
What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?
I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protection because it continually scans servers for emerging vulnerabilities, which gives...
 

Also Known As

Check Point Mobile Access, Check Point SandBlast Mobile
FortiClient
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, Mississippi Office of the Secretary of State
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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